YAMAHA XVZ1300A 2000 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
EAU01183
FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
EAU02969
Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
18 L
Reserve:
3.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”OFF: closed position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
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RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock back
to “ON” after refueling!
EAU03032
Starter (choke) knobStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
EAU01214
Steering lockThe steering lock is located on the left
side of the head pipe.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right.
2. Open the steering lock cover.
3. Insert the key and turn it counter-
clockwise 1/8 turn.
4. Push the key in and turn it back
1/8 turn clockwise.
5. Check that the steering is locked.
6. Remove the key and close the
steering lock cover.
1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position
1. Steering lock
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3 To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cover.
2. Insert the key, turn it counterclock-
wise 1/8 turn, and let go of it. (It au-
tomatically moves to where it can
be removed.)
3. Remove the key and close the
steering lock cover.
On the right side of the headpipe, there
is also a place to lock the steering with
a padlock. Turn the handlebars to align
the holes in the two brackets and lock
the steering with a suitable padlock.
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Rider seatThe rider seat lock is located behind
the rider seat on the left side.
To open the seat, insert the key in the
seat lock and turn it counterclockwise.
Then, remove the seat.
To reinstall the seat, insert the projec-
tion on the front of the seat into the seat
holder on the frame, then push down
on the rear of the seat. Turn the key to
the center position and remove it.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted. @
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Helmet holdersThere are two helmet holders under the
rider seat. To secure a helmet on the
right side holder, simply hook the buck-
le of the helmet strap over the holder
and close the seat securely.To secure a helmet on the left side
holder, use the helmet holding cable lo-
cated beside the tool kit. Pass the ca-
ble through the buckle on the helmet
strap, then place both cable loops over
the holder and close the seat securely.
EW000031
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet secured in
the seat lock. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Helmet holder (´ 2)
1. Helmet holding cable
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Adjusting front fork preloadEach fork leg is equipped with an air
valve to adjust the spring preload. The
spring preload is adjusted by changing
the air pressure in each fork leg. In-
creasing the air pressure increases the
spring preload, decreasing air pressure
decreases spring preload. Special
equipment is required to adjust the air
pressure in the front fork. Have your
Yamaha dealer make this adjustment.
NOTE:@ In order to check or adjust the air pres-
sure, the motorcycle must be elevated
so the front wheel is not in contact with
the ground. @
EW000037
WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @
EC000012
CAUTION:@ Never exceed the maximum pres-
sure, or oil seal damage may occur. @
1. Air valve
Minimum/standard air pressure
setting:
Zero
Maximum air pressure setting:
50 kPa (0.50 kg/cm
2, 0.50 bar)
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Adjusting rear shock
absorber preloadThis shock absorber is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting nut. Use the
special wrench located in the owner’s
tool kit to adjust the spring preload.1. Loosen the locknut.2. Turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a to increase spring pre-
load and in direction
b to de-
crease spring preload. The spring
preload is determined by the
spring set length.
Shortening the spring set length
increases spring preload, length-
ening the spring set length de-
creases spring preload.1. Special wrench
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
A. Distance “A”
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EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
EC000018
CAUTION:@ Always tighten the locknut against
the spring adjusting nut and tighten
the locknut to the specified torque. @
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
l
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance “A” = 48.5 mm
Standard:
Distance “A” = 45.5 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance “A” = 40.5 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg)
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
EW000044
WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down
position. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha has designed into this
motorcycle a lockout system to as-
sist the operator in fulfilling the re-
sponsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed be-
low and if there is any indication of a
malfunction, return the motorcycle
to a Yamaha dealer immediately for
repair. @
EAU00331
Sidestand/clutch switch
operation checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.CD-11E
CD-11E
EW000045
WARNING
@ If improper operation is noted, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer immediately. @
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“”.TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.SIDESTAND IS DOWN.ENGINE WILL STALL.SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Pre-operation check list ...................................................................... 4-1
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